Sleep cues are the subtle signs your baby gives you when they’re ready to drift off to sleep.
Every baby is unique, so their cues might look a bit different, but there are some common ones to watch for. Catching these early can help you avoid the dreaded over-tiredness, which can lead to a cascade of sleep issues.
Have you ever felt like you’re racing to respond to your baby’s every cry in the middle of the night? Oh you’re not alone, I've been there! But what if there was a gentle, French-inspired approach that could help your little one become a better sleeper — and help you catch a few extra zzz’s, too?
Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, wonder, and yes, a fair share of challenges. One of the most common sources of frustration for parents that I hear about, especially new ones, is the overwhelming amount of information and opinions available regarding their baby's sleep. And not only is there a LOT of information, but it is usually conflicting! Too much information can be detrimental to your emotional health and can create a distrust in your own intuition and instincts around parenting and sleep.
As parents, we're attuned to every little sound our babies make, especially when they're sleeping. But what if you notice your little one snoring or breathing through their mouth? While these might seem kind of like cute, innocent occurrences, they could indicate underlying issues that deserve attention.
The topic of sleep training can be a divisive topic that often people avoid, it’s right up there with vaccinations and circumcision. When I read posts and comments on online that are judging people that have sleep trained, or nit-picking about which way is best, or saying that chronic sleep-deprivation is just part of parenting children, my blood boils.
As summer winds to an end and all us parents are counting the days until school starts, one thing that may be on your mind (other than backpacks, school lunches and FREEDOM) is sleep. If your schedule has been turned a bit upside down with vacation and later summer bedtimes, now is the time to start up a back-to-school sleep plan.
Routines are beneficial for many reasons and babies find comfort in knowing what is going to happen next. Routines help babies to wind down, they signal that it is time for sleep and they even help their bodies produce sleep-inducing hormones!
It’s no secret that I believe play during the day helps babies and toddlers sleep better at night and a crucial component of play is to have a safe space for your little one to learn and explore freely.
I love sleep and I love helping people! I’ve spent over 20 years of my life dedicated to all things to do with sleep, babies, toddlers and mental health.
